High Street, Malmesbury, SN16

Property Details: - Type: Cottage - Bedrooms: 3 - Bathrooms: 2

Agent: Lockstones - Malmesbury Phone: 01666 736977

<p><strong>A Beautiful 18th-Century Home</strong></p><p>Situated on the High Street in the heart of the historic market town of Malmesbury, this charming <strong>Grade II listed</strong>, double-fronted period home is offered to the market for the first time in eighty years. Having been a much-loved family residence since 1946, the property has been meticulously maintained and remains full of character, offering approximately <strong>1,800 sq. ft</strong> of versatile accommodation arranged over three floors. Offered with <strong>no onward chain</strong>, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a home where decades of family care have uncovered and preserved its architectural soul.</p><p><strong>The Ground Floor:</strong></p><p>The ground floor features unique historical elements restored by the current family, two well-proportioned reception rooms are to the front</p><ul><li><p><strong>The Dining Room :</strong> A formal space featuring rare <strong>finger-block parquet flooring</strong>. It is anchored by an <strong>Inglenook fireplace</strong>, which the family personally uncovered to reveal its original red brick piers with a timber bressummer.</p></li><li><p><strong>The Living Room :</strong> A bright, welcoming space with an original style sash window to front and a feature fireplace and <strong>wood-burning stove</strong> set within a rustic exposed brick hearth, perfectly framed by a large sash window.</p></li><li><p><strong>The Farmhouse Kitchen:</strong> To the rear and overlooking the garden, the kitchen features solid timber worktops, a traditional ledge-and-brace door, and a <strong>decorative arched alcove</strong>.</p></li><li><p><strong>The Vaulted Study & Mezzanine:</strong> Perhaps the home's most enchanting feature, the owners uncovered the original <strong>mezzanine hay store</strong> sitting above the study. This space is accessed via a timber ladder and showcases stunning exposed rafters.</p></li><li><p><strong>Utility & Boot Room:</strong> A highly practical area for country life, featuring a classic <strong>Belfast sink</strong>, terracotta-style flooring, and a traditional laundry pulley.</p></li></ul><p><strong>The Upper Floors:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>The Primary Suite:</strong> The first floor offers two comfortable bedrooms, including a principal suite with a decorative <strong>Victorian-style cast-iron fireplace</strong> in a unique verdigris finish. It enjoys an <strong>En-suite bathroom</strong> with a roll-top bath, separate shower, and exposed timber beams.</p></li><li><p><strong>Family Bathroom & Bedroom Two:</strong> A second double bedroom with an inset decorative arched grate and a separate family bathroom complete this level.</p></li><li><p><strong>The Second Floor:</strong> A further staircase leads to a sprawling <strong>third bedroom</strong> (extending to 27'). With its exposed A-frame trusses and wooden flooring, it creates an ideal guest retreat, hobby space, or private studio.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Outside: A Walled Garden Oasis</strong></p><p>Externally, the property benefits from an impressive and beautifully maintained rear garden extending to approximately <strong>100ft</strong>. A stone-flagged patio leads through a picturesque rose arch to a level lawn, bordered by established perennial planting and stone outbuildings, offering a peaceful sanctuary in the center of town.</p><p><strong>Property Information</strong></p><p>The property is Freehold with gas heating, mains drainage, metered water and electricity. Wiltshire Council Tax Band F. EPC Rating : D. Good outdoor and in-home mobile phone coverage according to Ofcom mobile with standard broadband available. Please check the website for more information. Flood risk is very low as stated by the gov.uk website. The services, systems, and appliances listed in any specification have not been tested by the agent and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All information should be verified prior to exchange of contracts.</p><br/>EPC Rating: C